Fairfax County Opens Emergency Shelter At Mt. Vernon RECenter

In response to heavy rain and localized flooding, Fairfax County has
opened an emergency shelter as a precautionary measure at the Mt. Vernon RECenter, 2017 Belle View
Blvd., Alexandria (telephone: 703-768-3224).

If residents are experiencing flooding, they should seek higher
ground or go to the shelter. Residents may drive to the location and
enter the building through the front entrance. Transportation is also
available; if needed, check in with public safety officials at the
command post at the corner of Huntington Avenue and Farrington Avenue.
Animals will also be accepted at the shelter.

Residents taking shelter at the Mt. Vernon RECenter should bring any
prescription medications with them, as well as any needed food items,
toiletries and toys/items for children.

The National Weather Service earlier this evening issued a flood warning
for Fairfax County and the metropolitan region due to the potential for
flooding. NWS reports that approximately 2 inches of rain has already
fallen with the potential for another 1-2 inches expected overnight.

Fairfax County has partially activated its Alternate Emergency
Operations Center at the Fairfax County Government Center to monitor and
respond to this situation. Media can call staff at the AEOC at
703-502-6098, TTY 711, or 571-238-7437.

In addition, Fairfax County public safety personnel are in the
Huntington area monitoring the situation and assisting residents as
needed.

For more information, residents can call the Fairfax County Government
Emergency Information Line at 703-817-7771, TTY 711, or visit
www.fairfaxcounty.gov.

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disability in all county programs, services and activities. To request
this information in an alternate format, call the Office of Public
Affairs at 703-324-3187, TTY 711.